July 19, 2024 – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that West Los Angeles Division detectives have announced the arrest of a felony battery suspect.

On July 16, 2024, around 4:40 p.m., the victim was walking on Gretna Green Way near Mayfield Avenue, pushing her 1-month-old daughter in a stroller. The suspect approached the victim from behind, grabbed her waist with both hands, and simulated sexual activity, so that his hips made physical contact with the victim. The victim turned around and struck the suspect in the face, who then struck the victim in the face multiple times, causing her to fall to the ground and sustain serious injuries. The suspect then fled on foot towards Montana Avenue.

Detectives from West Los Angeles division identified the suspect as 26-year-old Los Angeles resident, Abraham Shily. On July 18, 2024, Shily was arrested and booked for 243 (D) PC: Felony Battery, booking number 6849174.

Anyone with information is urged to contact West Los Angeles Robbery Detective Yagubyan at (213) 399-0135. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department